NBC Orders Comedy Series From Ryan Murphy And Drama From J.J. Abrams

5/8/2012 3:50 PM ET

NBC has asked for a comic series from Ryan Murphy ("Glee," "American Horror Story") and a dramatic series from J.J. Abrams ("Lost"). The new programs, respectively, are "The New Normal" and "Revolution."

The plot of the Abrams comedy, co-written by Ali Adler ("Glee"), centers on a gay couple (Andrew Rannells, Justin Bartha) and a woman (Georgia King) who serves as a surrogate for their growing family. Ellen Barkin co-stars and NeNe Leakes landed a role in a recurring spot.

Abrams, who now will have three series up and running (including "Fringe" and "Person of Interest"), will write "Revolution" with Eric Kripke ("Supernatural").